TWO WEEKS from now, we will be screening a film inspired by the book by Naomi Klein, Canadian Author of the Shock Doctrine and No Logo. Students, Staff and Faculty welcome. Students will receive CCR credit for attending. Popcorn, refreshments and light food will be served.
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For 3 weeks beginning March 14, the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre will be facilitating the student Humber Health Survey. 4500 students will receive an email to complete the survey.
Participation is voluntary. To date, 32 Post-Secondary Institutions in Canada have participated in this survey. This data will help to inform planning related to student well-being and success at Humber College.
Daily 30-minute conversation practice for ESL students.
Location: The Dan Andreae Math & Writing Centre, LRC 3rd Floor
Contact: Franc Jamieson, 416.675.6622 x76261, franc.jamieson@humber.ca
Hydro Service Interruption North Campus:
Sunday, May 29, 2016, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
To perform annual high voltage preventative maintenance on College electrical infrastructure, all buildings located at the North Campus (including Guelph-Humber, Residences, LRC & U.E.C.) will be affected on May 29, 2016, 8 a.m - 6 p.m.
Emergency power will be available.
Staff, faculty and students will not be allowed entry into the College (with the exception of Residence) facilities during the hydro shutdown.
In future years, the North Campus shutdown will be scheduled on the Sunday after the Victoria Day Holiday. The next scheduled shutdown is May 28, 2017.
If you have any questions, please contact Spencer Wood, Director, Facilities Management at 416.675.6622 x5242.
Exercise Caution Near Waterways
The Humber Arboretum, in partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, reminds visitors to be aware of dangers that exist near streams, rivers, ponds and lakes around this time of year. We recommend visitors keep family and pets away from the edge of all waterways.
Spring is quickly approaching and with warmer temperatures, people look forward to getting outdoors. Warmer temperatures, however, also bring rain, melting snow and shifting ice which can contribute to higher, faster flowing water in watercourses. With the recent snowfall and swiftly changing temperatures, there is a possibility for localized flooding during the melting period. Slippery and unstable stream banks and extremely cold water temperatures can also lead to very hazardous conditions close to any body of water.
Please keep family members and pets safely away from any water’s edge and help make this an enjoyable spring.
For more information, please contact the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority at 416.661.6514.
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Thank you,
Alexandra Link
Director, Humber Arboretum
In recognition of International Women’s Day, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is calling for an end to sexualized dress codes that discriminate against female and transgender employees. The OHRC makes the call in a policy position on gender-specific dress codes released today.
“Employers must make sure their dress codes don’t reinforce sexist stereotypes,” said OHRC Chief Commissioner Renu Mandhane. “They send the message that an employee’s worth is tied to how they look. That’s not right, and it could violate the Ontario Human Rights Code.”
While International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women, unequal treatment is still a daily challenge. This treatment is often visible in bars, restaurants and other services that require women to dress in high heels, tight dresses, low-cut tops and short skirts. These dress codes persist across the restaurant industry, despite human rights decisions that have found them to be discriminatory. They may make employees more vulnerable to sexual harassment, contribute to discriminatory work environments and exclude people based on sex, gender identity or expression and creed.
“Excellent customer service doesn’t have a cup size,” said Kathy Laird, Executive Director of the Human Rights Legal Support Centre. “I hope women will call us for legal help if cleavage is deemed an essential skill in their workplace.”
The OHRC provides resources and policy guidelines on human rights and dress codes online.
People who believe that their workplace’s dress code or uniform discriminates against them can use their internal complaints process or file an application with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO). To get legal advice and help in filing applications at the HRTO, contact the Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC). The HRLSC provides free legal services to people facing discrimination.
Discriminatory dress codes are just one area where there is a significant risk of discrimination. The OHRC continues to work on other issues facing women and transgender people in Ontario. Go to our website for information on the OHRC’s work on sexual and gender-based harassment, violence against Indigenous women (including our call for an inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women) and pay equity.
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